Augelite with Sphalerite (rare association)

Item Description

This mine is probably best known for its superb Bournonite specimens, but this new find has produced some attractive association specimens of Sphalerite with other minerals. The piece features dozens of very sharp, gemmy, lustrous, crystals of colorless Augelite associated with semi lustrous, relatively sharp, complex grey-black crystals of Sphalerite with minor Quartz and Pyrite on matrix. The initial discovery was the first time we had seen these species associated together from this mine. The quality of the Augelite and Barite crystals, is good, and the wonderful contrast between them is really striking. The largest Sphalerite group measures 1.0 cm across, and the largest Augelite is 5 mm long. A very nice display specimen from a one time at Machacamarca.